Divorce equates to a death, the death of the relationship. When a couple gets a divorce it impacts not only the couple but also the families, friends and loved ones of the couple. It is a difficult time for all involved and an extremely emotional time as well. In most...
Year: 2013
Changing the name on the house as part of divorce settlement
Divorce brings with it not only a lot of emotional baggage but also a lot of other baggage. The other issues consist of all those things that have to be addressed during a divorce like asset evaluation, modifications and agreements as they pertain to the divorce child...
A courts child custody decision leads to a parental mistake
Determining the custody of a child is one of the more difficult decisions that the courts have to make. Judges do not likely enjoy telling a parent that they can no longer have unfettered access to their child. Courts typically get involved in child custody cases in...
Parents with troubles collecting child support may have options
Both parents seeking to collect child support as well as those that may be experiencing difficulty paying child support may consider seeking help through the legal system. In one year in the U.S., $14 billion in child support went unpaid. The Census Bureau recently...
The holidays can bring child custody challenges
The guiding goal of child custody disputes, even during the holiday season, should be the best interests of the children and achieving that goal. Divorce and child custody issues can be particularly difficult around the holidays, including for those in Michigan. Many...
Famous rapper seeks child support reduction
The main thing to remember in divorce or separation situations is that the children are impacted by the whole process. Children do not necessarily have a voice when matters of divorce rear its ugly head and this is unfortunate because they need to be protected...
Sarah Palin’s daughter may be facing a child custody battle
Divorce is an extremely difficult time for couples in Michigan. Not only must they deal with the emotional turmoil that comes with ending a relationship, but, if children are involved, they must also deal with child custody issues. Questions of child custody can be...
Famous couple decides to divorce
Divorce can prove to be an emotionally difficult time for all involved. The ending of a marriage signifies the end of a committed relationship in most cases, but it can also be defined as a new beginning. Divorce provides a couple that is in an unfavorable situation...
Non-biological parent in same-sex marriage loses child custody
The definition of what constitutes a Michigan unmarried couple has changed as society has changed. A couple no longer consists solely of a man and a woman. Nowadays a same-sex pairing is considered a couple. So when speaking of child custody and child visitation with...
There can be astronomical expenses with divorce
For non-celebrities, divorce can play havoc on one's finances. Depending on the relationship of the parties during the divorce and how the parties handle their divorce, a lot of money may change hands throughout this proceeding. The financial status of the parties in...